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state socialism

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noun

the theory, doctrine, and movement advocating a planned economy controlled by the state, with state ownership of all industries and natural resources.

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Nearby words

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Origin of state socialism

First recorded in 1875–80
Related formsstate socialist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for state socialism

state socialism

noun

a variant of socialism in which the power of the state is employed for the purpose of creating an egalitarian society by means of public control of major industries, banks, etc, coupled with economic planning and a social security system
Derived Formsstate socialist, noun
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